The Town School is a 112-year-old, coeducational Nursery through 8th Grade school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Town embraces high academic and ethical standards for each student, and our school’s motto, “Let there be joy in learning,” guides all community members. We are strongly committed to equity and inclusion, creating a school community where all have a sense of belonging. Town students graduate as well-rounded emerging scholars and citizens who are articulate, resilient, morally responsible, and committed to a path of lifelong learning.

We now seek an experienced educator to serve as the Upper School Spanish Teacher for 5th to 8th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. Reporting to the Head of Upper School, the Upper School Spanish Teacher will build on our school’s history of excellence and collaborate with us on future possibilities. The Salary Range for this position is 67,000 to 115,200.*

Responsibilities:

- Teach 4 sections of Spanish

- Serve as an Upper School (US) Homeroom teacher/advisor

- Serve as a full community member by attending meetings, participating in committees, and volunteering for various duties to supervise students

- Work collaboratively and professionally with subject area, grade-level, divisional, and school-wide colleagues for curriculum planning, student support, and mentoring

- Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and administration

- Contribute constructively to all faculty discussions and continue to grow professionally (i.e., conferences, in-service training, current literature)

- Participate in other US duties, as needed.

Qualifications:

? Exhibits a positive way of being, as an educator and community member, in all school contexts

? Shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, along with a passion for and knowledge of middle school language learning and the developmental needs of children in this age range

? High linguistic competency beyond the middle school curriculum

? Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion

? Fluency with the ACTFL WORLD-READINESS STANDARDS FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES

? Strong capacity to integrate technology into classroom teaching

? Demonstrated success in collaborating with colleagues, parents and students

? Possesses the following habits: collaboration, organization, confidence, reflection, vulnerability and resiliency, communication and transparency, curiosity, ethics, social and emotional intelligence, and action-orientation

? At least 5 years teaching experience, preferably across multiple grades

The Town School aspires to be an equitable and inclusive school community and therefore strongly encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates should send a letter of interest, resumé, and the names/contact information of three professional references to Alexis Williams, Head of Upper School, at employment@townschool.org.

* Base salaries do not reflect additional compensation based on degree level, stipends, and years of service beyond step 20 on the salary scale.

About The Town School

Mission: The Town School is committed to elementary co-education, serving students in nursery through eighth grade. As we embrace high academic and ethical standards for each student, we are guided by our school motto, “Joy with Purpose.” Town’s program balances the traditional and the innovative, emphasizing excellence in academics and a thorough exposure to the arts and physical education. We teach children to think creatively, read critically and reason logically, stressing the value of both individual learning and collaboration. We are committed to diversity, teaching students to be inclusive and to respect themselves and others. Students leave Town as well-rounded, articulate, resilient and morally responsible individuals. They are prepared to meet the challenges of a demanding secondary education and continue on the path of lifelong learning. Educational Philosophy: We believe that the process of learning is as important as the result. Town builds on children’s natural curiosity and creativity, helping them discover and celebrate their strengths. In our nurturing and supportive environment, we challenge each student to take risks and persevere. The pr...ogram enables students to experience success, increase self-confidence and develop individuality. Faculty and parents collaborate in support of each child’s growth. Town students develop social awareness through age-appropriate service within the school and the community at large. Students exercise responsibility and assume leadership roles as they learn to become involved citizens of the world.

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